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US HR8165

US HR8165
Affordable Solar Energy for Our Communities Act


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Introduced
09/04/2020
In Committee
09/04/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to provide assistance for low-income solar projects, and for other purposes. 1

AI Summary

This bill directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a program that provides financial assistance to eligible entities, such as non-profit organizations, developers, and local governments, to carry out planning and installation projects for low-income solar energy projects. The key provisions include defining the eligible entities, projects, and beneficiaries, setting requirements for applications, prioritizing projects that maximize financial benefits for low-income households and serve underserved areas, and specifying how the assistance can be used. The bill also authorizes $200 million in funding per year from 2021 to 2025 for this program, with at least 50% of the funds going to projects where low-income households make up at least 50% of the subscribers.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 09/04/2020)

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